Work ScheduleStandard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionHow you will make an impact? Strategic supplier relationships are critical to operational resilience, supply continuity, innovation, and long-term business performance. As Senior Program Manager, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen supplier governance, improve supplier performance visibility, and enable scalable supplier collaboration across Thermo Fisher Scientific's global operationsWhat will you do?You will partner with leaders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Digital, and Business functions to drive SRM transformation initiatives that improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and create measurable business value. Success in this role is measured by:Adoption of standardized SRM frameworks, governance processes, and operating modelsImproved visibility into supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, service, innovation, and risk metricsIncreased maturity of supplier governance and supplier lifecycle management capabilitiesEnhanced executive decision-making through supplier scorecards, dashboards, and reportingStronger supplier collaboration, innovation engagement, and strategic partnership outcomesSuccessful delivery of SRM transformation initiatives with measurable business impactEnterprise Program LeadershipLead enterprise-wide SRM transformation initiatives from strategy through execution, adoption, and continuous improvement Develop and manage multi-year SRM roadmaps aligned with Procurement, Supply Chain, Digital, and business prioritiesEstablish governance structures, operating frameworks, and execution standards that enable scalable supplier management practicesSupplier Relationship Management EnablementDesign and implement enterprise SRM frameworks, supplier segmentation models, and governance processesPartner with Category Management, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to enhance supplier relationship maturityStandardize supplier engagement practices, governance models, and best practices across Procurement organizationsEstablish executive business review (EBR) processes and strategic supplier engagement frameworksSupport supplier innovation and collaboration initiatives that strengthen long-term supplier partnershipsImprove supplier lifecycle management capabilities, including onboarding, segmentation, performance monitoring, and supplier developmentGovernance & Performance ManagementDevelop and maintain supplier scorecards, dashboards, KPI frameworks, and executive reporting capabilitiesDrive consistency in supplier performance measurement across quality, delivery, cost, service, innovation, sustainability, and riskPartner with Digital, Data & Analytics, and Procurement Operations teams to improve supplier data quality and reporting transparencyEstablish governance forums, review cadences, escalation processes, and accountability mechanismsStakeholder Leadership & InfluenceInfluence and align senior leaders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Regulatory, Sustainability, Digital, and Business functionsLead executive governance reviews and cross-functional decision-making forumsServe as a strategic connector between Procurement leadership, business stakeholders, and strategic suppliersCommunicate program progress, supplier performance trends, risks, and opportunities to executive audiencesOperational ExcellenceIdentify opportunities to improve supplier management through process optimization, analytics, digital enablement, and governance enhancementsDrive continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational scalability, transparency, and supplier performanceBenchmark industry best practices and recommend improvements that strengthen supplier governance and resilienceCapture and institutionalize best practices to advance enterprise SRM capabilitiesHow will you get here?Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field; MBA preferredTen+ years of experience leading enterprise programs within Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Procurement Excellence, or transformation environmentsDemonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility and measurable business outcomesExperience in Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Category Management, Procurement Operations, or enterprise PMO environments preferredExperience leading supplier governance, performance management, or SRM transformation initiatives preferredExperience operating within global, regulated, and highly matrixed organizations preferredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong program leadership and strategic execution capabilitiesDeep understanding of Supplier Relationship Management, supplier governance, supplier lifecycle management, and supplier performance methodologiesProven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authorityExcellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skillsStrong business acumen and ability to connect supplier performance to operational and financial outcomesExperience developing governance frameworks, KPI structures, scorecards, and executive reporting modelsKnowledge of supplier data governance, segmentation methodologies, and procurement analytics preferredContinuous improvement experience (Lean Six Sigma, PPI, or equivalent) preferredStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsHigh degree of ownership, accountability, and executive presenceProficiency with Microsoft Office, supplier management platforms, reporting tools, and program management systemsWillingness to travel 15–35% annuallyBenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.EEO / Reasonable AccommodationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.